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Cameron McJannet, left, and Patrick Hoban after all three points were sealed

Derry overcome Galway to stay on Shelbourne's heels

Derry City eased to a comfortable 2-0 victory over a well organised Galway United side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Jun 24

Galway United are making strides in both the men's and women's game

By the numbers: The impressive resurgence of Galway Utd

Galway has often been credited as being one of the country's premier dual code counties. They are proving this again in 2024 but rather than in Gaelic games, it has been shown in the Men's and Women's League of Ireland Premier Divisions.

Soccer • 06 Jun 24

Mark Connolly (c) and Michael Duffy were both on the scoresheet but Patrick McEleney (l) suffered a potential season-ending injury

Derry see off Waterford but suffer McEleney injury blow

Derry City easily saw off Waterford for the third time the season, but their 3-0 victory was marred with Patrick McEleney's serious injury.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

St Patrick's Athletic goalkeeper Danny Rogers can't keep out Jamie Gullan's fine strike

Daly comes back to haunt Pat's as Dundalk win thriller

Jon Daly came back to haunt his old club as Dundalk plundered a thrilling 3-2 victory at St Patrick's Athletic in their SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash on Monday.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

Connor Malley was on target for Sligo Rovers

Back-to-back wins for Sligo as they hold off Drogheda

Sligo Rovers put clear daylight between themselves and the relegation spots as they held on in a scrappy encounter to see off Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 03 Jun 24

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

The action as it happened from Friday's Premier Division encounters, with league leaders Shelbourne hosting Sligo Rovers, Stephen Kenny and John Caulfield colliding again as Pat's faced Galway, while Shamrock Rovers visited Drogheda

Soccer • 31 May 24

Stephen Bradley's side have dropped nine points off the pace amid an injury crisis

LOI preview: Injury-hit Hoops seek to end slump

Pace-setters Shels host Sligo, while Shamrock Rovers are in Drogheda as they seek to rebound from recent defeats

Soccer • 31 May 24

Pádraig Amond was clinical in a second-half turnaround for Waterford

Amond hat-trick helps Blues to comeback win over Drogs

Pádraig Amond netted his first hat-trick since returning to the League of Ireland on a night that saw Waterford come from 2-0 down to beat Drogheda United 4-2 in front of 2,423 spectators at the RSC.

Soccer • 23 May 24

Sean Boyd heads home Shelbourne's equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Drogheda

Boyd rescues point as Shelbourne held by Drogheda

A Sean Boyd equaliser salvaged a point for Shelbourne for the second time in five days to keep Damien Duff's side top of the Premier Division table.

Soccer • 10 May 24

Another clean sheet for Galway stopper Brendan Clarke

Galway and Sligo share spoils after stalemate

Endeavour was admirable but genuine skill was lacking as the Connacht derby between Galway United and Sligo Rovers ended without a goal by the Corrib.

Soccer • 10 May 24

Maleace Asamoah is congratulated after scoring the second of his three goals

Asamoah nets hat-trick as Waterford trash Dundalk

A hat-trick from Maleace Asamoah and another from Christie Pattison ensured a third win in seven days for Waterford against Dundalk at the RSC, as the newly-promoted side moved up to fourth in the Premier Division table.

Soccer • 10 May 24

Derry City goalscorer Michael Duffy, left, is congratulated by Sadou Diallo

Duffy winner downs Bohs and brings Derry closer to top

Derry City returned to winning ways thanks to substitute Michael Duffy's late winner to see off a battling Bohemians side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 11 May 24

Waterford's Robbie McCourt (L) and Darragh Power celebrate a sweet win

Long: Waterford went to Tallaght with belief and a plan

Waterford boss Keith Long praised his team's lightning quick counter-attacking style against Shamrock Rovers after the Munster side left the home of the champions with all three points in a Bank Holiday Monday shock at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 May 24

Damien Duff: 'I spoke to Shane, he apologised for getting sent off. That's it done, we move on'

LOI preview: Duffer's 'family' face off against Pat's

Damien Duff's league leaders host Pat's, while Noel King makes his return to the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division at home to Bohemians.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

Noel King succeeds Stephen O'Donnell as Dundalk boss

Dundalk confirm Noel King as new manager

Dundalk have confirmed that former Republic of Ireland caretaker boss Noel King is to succeed Stephen O'Donnell as manager.

Soccer • 20 Apr 24

Aaron Greene has four goals in his last two games for the champions

Bradley: Greene is league's 'most in-form forward'

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley hailed his striker Aaron Greene as the most "in-form" attacker in the country after his two goals set the champions on the road to an away win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

Sligo Rovers v Galway United will not go ahead on Saturday night

Sligo Rovers v Galway United off due to safety concerns

The SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division meeting between Sligo Rovers and Galway United has been called off due to health and safety concerns brought on by Storm Kathleen.

Soccer • 06 Apr 24

'Absolute heroes, every single one of them'

Duff exults in 'amazing' point after sickness epidemic

Shelbourne and Derry City didn't provide a thrilling spectacle in Tolka Park this afternoon yet both managers sounded overjoyed with their team's performances, albeit for different reasons.

Soccer • 02 Apr 24

Max Mata ended Sligo's run of five home league games without a goal

Mata brace moves Sligo up to third after nervy win

Sligo Rovers jumped into third place in the Premier Division after a somewhat nervy win over Drogheda United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

Damien Duff after Shels 2-1 win over St Pat's

Duff claims fitness coach subjected to racial abuse

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff claimed a member of his backroom staff was racially abused during their 2-1 win over St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park on Friday night.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

'Reynolds is really well thought of in football circles'

Gartland: Reynolds a 'good fit' for Bohs post-Devine

Alan Reynolds would be a "good fit" for the Bohemians vacancy, according to RTÉ soccer analyst Graham Gartland, with former Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne and Vinny Perth also among the names in the shake-up to fill the role.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

Darragh Burns is one of the new arrivals in Tallaght

Cawley: Hoops look stronger than last season

RTÉ soccer analyst Alan Cawley believes that the gap may have increased between Shamrock Rovers and their leading challengers as the Hoops seek a historic fifth title in a row.

Soccer • 16 Feb 24

George Shelvey will mind the Dundalk net this season

Goalkeeper Shelvey joins Dundalk from Forest

Dundalk have announced the signing of goalkeeper George Shelvey from Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal, pending international clearance.

Soccer • 13 Feb 24

Rory Gaffney is 'probably the best player in the Division'

Gartland: History-chasing Hoops will take some stopping

Shamrock Rovers remain the clear favourites for the Premier Division title as they seek an unprecedented five in a row, according to RTÉ soccer analyst Graham Gartland.

Soccer • 13 Feb 24

Bohemians have announced the signing of Polish goalkeeper Kacper Chorazka

Bohs sign Polish goalkeeper Chorazka on multi-year deal

Bohemians have signed Polish goalkeeper Kacper Chorazka on a 'multi-year contract', the club announced this afternoon.

Soccer • 08 Feb 24

SSE Airticity League Premier Division

Derry overcome Galway to stay on Shelbourne's heels

By the numbers: The impressive resurgence of Galway Utd

Derry see off Waterford but suffer McEleney injury blow

Daly comes back to haunt Pat's as Dundalk win thriller

Back-to-back wins for Sligo as they hold off Drogheda

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

LOI preview: Injury-hit Hoops seek to end slump

Amond hat-trick helps Blues to comeback win over Drogs

Boyd rescues point as Shelbourne held by Drogheda

Galway and Sligo share spoils after stalemate

Asamoah nets hat-trick as Waterford trash Dundalk

Duffy winner downs Bohs and brings Derry closer to top

Long: Waterford went to Tallaght with belief and a plan

LOI preview: Duffer's 'family' face off against Pat's

Dundalk confirm Noel King as new manager

Bradley: Greene is league's 'most in-form forward'

Sligo Rovers v Galway United off due to safety concerns

Duff exults in 'amazing' point after sickness epidemic

Mata brace moves Sligo up to third after nervy win

Duff claims fitness coach subjected to racial abuse

Gartland: Reynolds a 'good fit' for Bohs post-Devine

Cawley: Hoops look stronger than last season

Goalkeeper Shelvey joins Dundalk from Forest

Gartland: History-chasing Hoops will take some stopping

Bohs sign Polish goalkeeper Chorazka on multi-year deal